Mel Brooks' Comedy Archive Finds Forever Home

Mel Brooks, a titan of comedy, has entrusted his vast archive to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. This remarkable collection comprises more than 150,000 documents and 5,000 photographs, charting his influential career. The materials span from his early comedy notes during World War II to his work with Sid Caesar and his creation of seminal films like "The Producers" and "Young Frankenstein."

The National Comedy Center, a nonprofit institution, now safeguards Brooks' unparalleled body of work. Notably, this archive will reside alongside that of Brooks' dear friend and collaborator, Carl Reiner. This significant acquisition underscores the center's commitment to preserving comedy's rich history for scholars and enthusiasts alike.